I have an old ariete

After being in storage for awhile the machine Needs the pump primed
Unplut it and let it sit until it is Cold, May take several hours.
With the water reservoir full, plug the unit in, Turn on the power and Immediately turn the control knob to "Coffee" and the water should begin filling the cup I forgot to tell you to place under the spout.
Or if yopu can find the original instructions follow those.

Hi Hi rolo 124,

does the pump make noise? If so, you can try to fill up the hose with water, sometimes it works. If the noise ist first loud then less loud may be that the water cant flow, because the whole maschine is calcified, try to decalcify, best and secure way with tartaric acid. If there is no noise, the pump may be damaged, or there is a fuse blown (mechanical or electric) at the pump.

Good luck

Jens